A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 581362 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 581408 epoch_slot_no: 19808 block_no: 581334 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-05 11:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66418d9bf6d74f8dcbb3ce35cc6061cf631310e4064171cd9baf2b64a6db7650Block Operator
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